Rights Clearance for Filmmakers

When
Thursday, July 25, 2013
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St Santa Monica, CA 90401

Registration

CLA Member (Online Price) – $10.00
$15 at the door.
CLA Student and Senior Members (Online price) – $5.00
$10 at the door
Student ID and Driver's License required at sign-in.
DGA Member (Online Price) – $15.00
$20 at the door
General Public (Online Price) – $20.00
$25 at the door
Women in Film member (Online price) – $15.00
$20 at the door

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Rights Clearance for Filmmakers

with Roger Kaplan, Esq.

Production of audiovisual programming - whether it be a theatrical feature, scripted or reality television series, or even digital short - requires careful attention to legal considerations even before the start of pre-production. Without doing all the required footwork in the legal clearance process and without obtaining the necessary types of insurance, precious production time and thousands or even millions of dollars may be wasted. Worse, the release of the program could be blocked or some or all of the program's financial return could be drained away through nasty litigation.

This workshop will give practical guidance as to the policies and procedures that should be followed to ensure a smooth production that avoids infringement of third-party rights, and as to what is involved in applying for and obtaining necessary types of insurance policies.

Presenter:
Roger Kaplan, Esq. provides legal and business affairs consulting services focused on the entertainment and related industries, handling all types of dealmaking and contract negotiation, production, distribution, rights clearance and other non-litigation matters for individual talent as well as production companies and studios. Roger represents clients in all creative fields, including television, film, digital media, merchandising, games, software, book publishing, music and the visual arts. Roger launched his law practice in 2010, after nearly 20 years working as a legal and business affairs executive at the major studios, most recently as Vice President of Legal Affairs at NBC Universal. Roger’s responsibilities at the studios spanned all aspects of network, cable and syndicated television acquisition, development, production, publicity, distribution and ancillary exploitation.

These workshops are made possible, in part, from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; The City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs; and the California Community Foundation. Additional support provided by the California Arts Council

California Lawyers for the Arts is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the fullest extent of the law. State Bar LRS Certificate #0021.

MCLE Provider # 1248.

The information provided on this website is not legal advice. You should consult with an attorney for individual advice regarding your legal matters.

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